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Understanding S Corporation Taxation: Shareholder Basis, AAA, and Retained Earnings
- Online
- Event Code: SCB2-2027-01-WEBNR-14-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
Even though they have been around for several years, the tax laws pertaining to S corporations remain some of the more difficult areas of the Internal Revenue Code. Given the rising popularity of S corporations, understanding how shareholder basis and the equity section of the balance sheet work together for ... More Info
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You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know About Microsoft Excel
- Online
- Event Code: TAKEDKM8-63741
- CPE Credits: 8
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Computer Software & Applications
Many Excel users have received little or no formal training to help them use the ubiquitous productivity application. This session can help users that wish to improve their Excel skills to increase their productivity. The material starts by covering basic topics such as time saving tips and keyboard shortcuts and ... More Info
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Employee Benefit Plan Best Practices
- Online
- Event Code: GAMCEBP2-74763
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Auditing
Employee benefit plan audits present unique compliance and audit considerations that require auditors to remain alert to both recurring issues and evolving requirements. This course addresses current standards and developments affecting employee benefit plan audits while focusing on practical considerations encountered during EBP engagements. Participants will review common compliance issues ... More Info
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Operations Level Internal Control
- Online
- Event Code: TAKEOLC4-63494
- CPE Credits: 4
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Accounting
Many leaders in business organizations of all sizes view the system of Internal Control almost purely as a protective security measure. A well-designed internal control system can and will drive all entity objectives which includes successful operations. This session uses information gathered from years of creating internal control systems as ... More Info
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Start From Trust: An Evidence-Based Approach to AI Adoption
- Online
- Event Code: CXLRSFT1-74553
- CPE Credits: 1
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Auditing
AI is now built into software that CPA firms already use, and the pressure to have a position on it keeps rising. For most small and midsize firms the question is not whether these tools matter, but how to engage with them on terms that fit a practice built on ... More Info
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Unlocking Deep Secrets: Case Studies in Financial Analysis
- Online
- Event Code: EKEKUDS2-65791
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Finance
Unlock the secrets to understanding a company’s financial health and management performance through comprehensive financial analysis. This seminar will guide you through essential tools such as vertical analysis, horizontal analysis, and ratio analysis to gain deep insights into business performance. – Vertical Analysis: Learn how to express each line item ... More Info
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Building Security and Efficiency With Internal Control
- Online
- Event Code: TAKEEIC8-63409
- CPE Credits: 8
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Accounting
A well-designed internal controls system can and will drive all entity objectives. Too many times control creators focus too much on security. It is important to properly balance protection-based measures with those designed to enhance efficiency. This session works to illustrate the power of a strong and well supported control ... More Info
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Fraud Case Studies: 21st Century Professional Misbehavior
- Online
- Event Code: HDCHFCS4-68345
- CPE Credits: 4
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Auditing, CPE - Regulatory Ethics
Savvy accountants pay attention to fraud trends so they can implement preventive and/or detective controls. This course examines novel frauds to explore potential mitigation measures. Participants will see how selected frauds were accomplished so they can consider internal controls that could have foiled the fraudsters’ nefarious efforts. We examine broad ... More Info
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How to Effectively Represent Clients Under IRS Audit
- Online
- Event Code: RCA2-2027-01-WEBNR-14-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
Increased funding resulting from the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act will allow the IRS to target many more wealthy individuals and large businesses for audit. These efforts will become more intense over the next several years as the IRS employs artificial intelligence in more of its audits. This program ... More Info
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Preparing Individual Tax Returns for New Staff and Paraprofessionals
- Online
- Event Code: PITR-2027-01-WEBNR-14-01
- CPE Credits: 8
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
The objective of this course is to train new staff accountants, data processing employees, paraprofessionals, and bookkeepers to prepare a moderately complex federal individual income tax return (Form 1040). Over the years, thousands of new staff have received practical, hands-on experience to become familiar with tax forms. This course covers ... More Info
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Private Company M&A for Accounting and Finance Professionals
- Online
- Event Code: PMA2-2027-01-WEBNR-14-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Finance
This course provides a practical overview of the accounting professional’s role in buying or selling a private company. Instead of focusing on technical deal language, the course explains the key business and financial issues that often affect mergers and acquisitions, including the purchase agreement, the final sale price, and financial ... More Info
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What’s Behind the Data?
- Online
- Event Code: FFKGWBD2-66259
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Auditing
We are bombarded with information continually. So how do we determine what is valid and what isn’t? This course points out common pitfalls inherent in data interpretation and gives practical tips to overcome those pitfalls by using real life examples. The course incorporates information from key thought leaders including Adam ... More Info
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What’s Behind the Data?
- Online
- Event Code: FFKGWBD2-66259
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Auditing
We are bombarded with information continually. So how do we determine what is valid and what isn’t? This course points out common pitfalls inherent in data interpretation and gives practical tips to overcome those pitfalls by using real life examples. The course incorporates information from key thought leaders including Adam ... More Info
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Basic Individual Taxation Course
- Online
- Event Code: AMAMBIT2-63392
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
Please join us for an introductory course on the fundamentals of preparing and filing an individual federal income tax return. We will cover topics such as what the federal income tax is and how it is computed. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor ... More Info
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Smarter Tax Services with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
- Online
- Event Code: HAAISTS2-67269
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Information Technology
There has never been a greater opportunity to leverage technology tools to automate your tax services. This course will provide specific examples of how you can use AI (artificial intelligence) based tools to complement your tax planning, research and compliance services. You will learn how to leverage AI to automate ... More Info
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Written Information Security Plans
- Online
- Event Code: HIMHISP1-69114
- CPE Credits: 1
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
Thsi course provides a comprehensive overview of Written Information Security Plans (WISP), focusing on their purpose, requirements, and implentation. All PTIN holders must certify they have a WISP prior to renewal, along with certifying the training of employees, staff and contractors as necessary. Participants will explore the history and legal ... More Info
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AI & Accounting in Retail
- Online
- Event Code: GWAIAIR2-66885
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Overview
- Fields of Study: CPE - Information Technology
This course provides a concise overview of how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming financial strategies, tax compliance, and audit practices in the global retail industry. As retailers deploy AI to personalize customer experiences, automate inventory, and optimize pricing, accounting professionals must adapt to new challenges in data integrity, regulatory compliance, ... More Info
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Architecture of Persuasion: Ethos, Logos, and Pathos
- Online
- Event Code: CXVCAPE1-74031
- CPE Credits: 1
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Personal Development
Persuasive communication follows a structure that has endured for centuries. In this 1-CPE session (Professional Development), participants explore the Aristotelian framework of Ethos, Logos, and Pathos and examine how credibility, logic, and emotional resonance function together in professional messaging. Drawing from course examples comparing historical and corporate speeches, participants analyze ... More Info
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Navigating IRS Collections: The Collection Process
- Online
- Event Code: HIMHTCP2-69242
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
This course is designed for tax professionals seeking to understand and navigate the IRS collection process effectively. Participants will gain indepth knowledge of the various collection methods employed by the IRS, including liens, levies and wage garnishments. Additionall, participants will leand strategies to avoid or halt collection actions and the ... More Info
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Retaining Top Talent: Strategies for CPA Firms
- Online
- Event Code: CXLRRTT1-71576
- CPE Credits: 1
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Accounting
In today’s challenging talent market, accounting firms face unprecedented pressure to retain their best performers. This course provides actionable, research-backed strategies to help firms keep their top talent from leaving. Based on comprehensive surveys of both current accounting professionals and those who have recently left the profession, participants will learn ... More Info
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Build Better Budgets: Fundamental Techniques
- Online
- Event Code: CHCHBBB2-65173
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Finance
This session provides insights for enhancing the preparation and utilization of budgets. Seasoned accountants will benefit from a refreshed awareness of popular techniques. Budding financial professionals will obtain novel insight regarding fundamental budgeting concepts. All participants will develop an appreciation for the holistic nature of budgeting as an integral tool ... More Info
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Tax Season and OBBBA Update for Individual with Steve Dilley
- Online
- Event Code: FTOTSUI4-73585
- CPE Credits: 4
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
This comprehensive fall tax update provides an in-depth review of the latest federal tax changes and IRS guidance following the enactment of OBBBA 2025 for individual taxpayers, highlighting new legislation and provisions, regulatory shifts, and planning opportunities that will affect individual and tax compliance in the current filing season and ... More Info
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2026/27 AICPA Regulatory Ethics Update
- Online
- Event Code: GA26ARE2-72204
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Update
- Fields of Study: CPE - Regulatory Ethics
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with this timely update on ethics and independence developments from the AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC). The pace of change in ethics regulation has accelerated, and PEEC has been especially active with new interpretations, revised guidance, and significant modernization initiatives. In this ... More Info
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Defending Firms: Email Fraud, Cloud Risks, Cyber Insurance, and Remote Work Security
- Online
- Event Code: DEF2-2027-01-WEBNR-14-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Information Technology
Cyber threats targeting accounting and finance professionals are growing more sophisticated, putting sensitive financial data at risk. This session explores the most pressing cybersecurity challenges accounting and finance professionals face today, including email fraud, phishing attacks, cloud security risks, and securing remote work environments. It also addresses the role of ... More Info
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Income Tax Reporting for Estates and Trusts (Form 1041): A Practical Guide
- Online
- Event Code: EST2-2027-01-WEBNR-14-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
Many clients use trusts as part of lifetime planning, and most estates generate income during administration. These entities follow income tax rules that differ in important ways from individual taxpayers, particularly in how income, deductions, and distributions are reported. Understanding these distinctions allows practitioners to prepare accurate fiduciary returns and ... More Info
